In Columbia Heights there are 8 residential internet providers covering 99.98% of the neighborhood. The average home can get speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers below. This does not influence rankings, and helps us provide high-quality detailed information for free.
8 Internet Service Providers in Columbia Heights
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Columbia Heights are not shown.
Columbia Heights Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
Not sure whether to choose Dish or DIRECTV? For most people most of the time we recommend DISH. But click here to learn more.
HughesNet Satellite Internet
Where in Columbia Heights is internet available?
Internet Availability Key
Internet service is available in 99.98% of Columbia Heights. Areas in green are more likely to have fiber, cable, DSL, or fixed wireless internet service. Areas in red may be more reliant on satellite service. The most widely available provider is XFINITY. Call one of the companies with service in Columbia Heights above to see who has service at your home, or click the technology to see where it can be found in Columbia Heights.
How fast are internet speeds in Columbia Heights?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Columbia Heights.
Internet Speed Key
The average Columbia Heights home can get up to 1,000 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the neighborhood is 1,000 Mbps, which 99.98% of residents can get.
What type of internet should I choose in Columbia Heights?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Columbia Heights you live. If speed is your main concern, cable will be the fastest internet in the neighborhood.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for less than 1% of Columbia Heights homes.
- Cable is fastest for 99.03% of the neighborhood.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Columbia Heights homes.
Internet Market Health in Columbia Heights
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Columbia Heights internet service market is. Areas in green have more alternatives, areas in yellow have a few choices, and areas in red may have only one provider. More competition usually means faster speeds and better prices for you, the customer.
Below are quick facts on internet competition and market health in Columbia Heights based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 4.6 (healthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 3.9 (very healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 3.6 (healthy)
Overall, competition is very healthy.
Columbia Heights internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 2 to 6 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Columbia Heights homes have between 2 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are dsl, cable, fixed wireless, and fiber, though these may vary depending on the region within the neighborhood.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. Columbia Heights internet customers who want faster speeds have between 1 and 5 choices of companies offering speeds up to or over 25 Mbps.
More internet companies with faster speeds means fewer monopolies and better prices for customers. In promoting a free market for internet, Columbia Heights is doing quite well.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Columbia Heights, along with details on where in Columbia Heights and at what speeds.
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in Columbia Heights, Washington, DC
XFINITY cable coverage
About 99.98%, or 32,528 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Columbia Heights area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Columbia Heights.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Columbia Heights. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Columbia Heights. The fastest plan anyone in Columbia Heights can order from XFINITY goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Columbia Heights customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In Columbia Heights download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for XFINITY cable. Compared to other ISPs, XFINITY is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Columbia Heights cable providers. XFINITY offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Columbia Heights is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Verizon DSL in Columbia Heights, Washington, DC
Verizon DSL coverage
About 99.98%, or 32,528 people, have Verizon DSL internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Columbia Heights area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Columbia Heights.
Verizon DSL download speeds
Verizon is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Columbia Heights. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Verizon DSL is the fastest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Columbia Heights. The fastest plan anyone in Columbia Heights can order from Verizon goes up to 15 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 3.0 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Columbia Heights customers is up to 11 Mbps.
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- 51.9% up to 15.0 Mbps
- 22.7% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 8.7% up to 7.0 Mbps
- 15.3% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 1.4% up to 3.0 Mbps
Verizon DSL upload speeds
In Columbia Heights download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Verizon DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Verizon is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Columbia Heights DSL providers. Verizon offers 2 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Columbia Heights is up to 1.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 0.77 Mbps. On average, Verizon customers can get speeds up to 0.94 Mbps.
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- 74.6% up to 1.0 Mbps
- 25.4% up to 0.8 Mbps
Verizon Fiber in Columbia Heights, Washington, DC
Verizon fiber coverage
About 94.70%, or 30,809 people, have Verizon fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Columbia Heights area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Columbia Heights.
Verizon fiber download speeds
Verizon is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Columbia Heights. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Verizon fiber is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Columbia Heights. The fastest plan anyone in Columbia Heights can order from Verizon goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Columbia Heights customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
Verizon fiber upload speeds
In Columbia Heights download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Verizon fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Verizon is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Columbia Heights fiber providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Columbia Heights is up to 880 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 880.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband powered by RCN Cable in Columbia Heights, Washington, DC
Astound Broadband cable coverage
About 49.95%, or 16,251 people, have Astound Broadband cable internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Columbia Heights area. Astound Broadband is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Columbia Heights.
Astound Broadband powered by RCN cable download speeds
Astound Broadband is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Columbia Heights. Versus other cable providers in the area, Astound Broadband cable is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Columbia Heights. The fastest plan anyone in Columbia Heights can order from Astound Broadband goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 330 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Columbia Heights customers is up to 899 Mbps.
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- 85.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 15.0% up to 330.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband powered by RCN cable upload speeds
In Columbia Heights download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Astound Broadband cable. Compared to other ISPs, Astound Broadband is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Columbia Heights cable providers. Astound Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Columbia Heights is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
STARRY Fiber in Columbia Heights, Washington, DC
STARRY fiber coverage
About 2.36%, or 767 people, have STARRY fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the southeast Columbia Heights area. STARRY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Columbia Heights.
STARRY fiber download speeds
STARRY is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Columbia Heights. Versus other fiber providers in the area, STARRY fiber is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Columbia Heights. The fastest plan anyone in Columbia Heights can order from STARRY goes up to 200 Mbps, and all Columbia Heights customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 200.0 Mbps
STARRY fiber upload speeds
In Columbia Heights download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for STARRY fiber. Compared to other ISPs, STARRY is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Columbia Heights fiber providers. STARRY offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Columbia Heights is up to 200 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 200.0 Mbps
STARRY Fixed Wireless in Columbia Heights, Washington, DC
STARRY fixed wireless coverage
About 99.36%, or 32,327 people, have STARRY fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Columbia Heights area. STARRY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Columbia Heights.
STARRY fixed wireless download speeds
STARRY is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Columbia Heights. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, STARRY fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Columbia Heights. The fastest plan anyone in Columbia Heights can order from STARRY goes up to 200 Mbps, and all Columbia Heights customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 200.0 Mbps
STARRY fixed wireless upload speeds
In Columbia Heights download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for STARRY fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, STARRY is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Columbia Heights fixed wireless providers. STARRY offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Columbia Heights is up to 200 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 200.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet in Columbia Heights, Washington, DC
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 8.74%, or 2,844 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the central, east, southeast, south, and northeast Columbia Heights area. T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Columbia Heights.
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless download speeds
T-Mobile Home Internet is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Columbia Heights. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Columbia Heights. The fastest plan anyone in Columbia Heights can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Columbia Heights customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Columbia Heights download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, T-Mobile Home Internet is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Columbia Heights fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Columbia Heights is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
DC Access Fixed Wireless in Columbia Heights, Washington, DC
DC Access fixed wireless coverage
About 3.29%, or 1,071 people, have DC Access fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the south Columbia Heights area. DC Access is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Columbia Heights.
DC Access fixed wireless download speeds
DC Access is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Columbia Heights. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, DC Access fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Columbia Heights. The fastest plan anyone in Columbia Heights can order from DC Access goes up to 40 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 20 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Columbia Heights customers is up to 30 Mbps.
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- 49.3% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 50.7% up to 20.0 Mbps
DC Access fixed wireless upload speeds
In Columbia Heights download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for DC Access fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, DC Access is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Columbia Heights fixed wireless providers. DC Access offers 2 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Columbia Heights is up to 5.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 4.0 Mbps. On average, DC Access customers can get speeds up to 4.5 Mbps.
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- 50.7% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 49.3% up to 4.0 Mbps
Columbia Heights Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Columbia Heights or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Columbia Heights compare to the rest of Washington?
Internet speeds in Columbia Heights are comparable versus the average speeds in Washington: 998 Mbps in Washington versus 1,000 Mbps in the neighborhood. The city has similar internet availability compared to the neighborhood. Average internet coverage in Washington is 99.68% versus 99.98% in Columbia Heights.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Columbia Heights are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does internet service look like in other neighborhoods?
Below are neighborhoods nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Neighborhoods
- Mount Pleasant, Washington, DC: more internet coverage, similar speeds
- U Street Corridor, Washington, DC: more internet coverage, similar speeds
- Adams Morgan, Washington, DC: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Ledroit Park, Washington, DC: more internet coverage, similar speeds
- Petworth, Washington, DC: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Logan Circle, Washington, DC: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Shaw, Washington, DC: more internet coverage, similar speeds
- Dupont Circle, Washington, DC: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Woodley Park, Washington, DC: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Catholic University-Brookland, Washington, DC: less internet coverage, slower speeds
Neighborhoods with Similar Populations
- West Side, Newark, NJ: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- M Streets, Dallas, TX: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Olney, Philadelphia, PA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Garfield Ridge, Chicago, IL: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Mariners Harbor, Staten Island, NY: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Hyde Park, Los Angeles, CA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Roslindale, Boston, MA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Gateway-Green Valley Ranch, Denver, CO: more internet coverage, similar speeds
- Florence-Graham, Los Angeles, CA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Wrigley, Long Beach, CA: more internet coverage, slower speeds